Here are science terms, definitions, and examples:
Nutrition- taking in food or healthy liquids that are digested and used for health and growth
Nutrients- what is in food that your body needs to grow
The 5 Food Groups- classification system for foods
Milk- all foods in this group come from what animal? COW. Foods in this group contain what?MilkExamples:cheese, yogurt, ice cream
Meat- all foods in this group contain what nutritional 'building block'? PROTEIN. Most of these foods come from what source? ANIMALS What other foods are included in this group because they are high in protein even though they are NOT actually meat? NUTS Examples: chicken, ribs, hamburger, walnuts, cashews
Vegetable- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS All of these foods contain what? FIBER (Hint: It helps our large intestine get rid of solid waste. It is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested. It helps food move through our digestive system.) Examples: peas, carrots, string beans, broccoli
Fruit- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS How do most fruits taste? SWEET. What do all fruits have on the inside that vegetables do not? SEEDS. Examples:apples, pears, tomatoes, oranges, mangos, strawberries, grapes, berries
Grains- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS.What important nutrient do grains contain that give us energy and keep our bodies running? Examples:
The 5 Building Blocks (Nutrients)
Use these links to learn about the following nutrients:
Here are science terms, definitions, and examples:
Nutrition- taking in food or healthy liquids that are digested and used for health and growthNutrients- what is in food that your body needs to grow
The 5 Food Groups- classification system for foods
Milk- all foods in this group come from what animal? COW. Foods in this group contain what?MilkExamples:cheese, yogurt, ice cream
Meat- all foods in this group contain what nutritional 'building block'? PROTEIN. Most of these foods come from what source? ANIMALS What other foods are included in this group because they are high in protein even though they are NOT actually meat? NUTS Examples: chicken, ribs, hamburger, walnuts, cashews
Vegetable- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS All of these foods contain what? FIBER (Hint: It helps our large intestine get rid of solid waste. It is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested. It helps food move through our digestive system.) Examples: peas, carrots, string beans, broccoli
Fruit- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS How do most fruits taste? SWEET. What do all fruits have on the inside that vegetables do not? SEEDS. Examples:apples, pears, tomatoes, oranges, mangos, strawberries, grapes, berries
Grains- all foods in this group come from what source? PLANTS.What important nutrient do grains contain that give us energy and keep our bodies running? Examples:
The 5 Building Blocks (Nutrients)
Use these links to learn about the following nutrients:
Carbohydrates- definition & facts. Examples:
Fats- definition & facts. Examples:
Proteins- definition & facts. Examples:
Vitamins- definition & facts. Examples:
Minerals- definition & facts. Examples:
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